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jamienbaker Apr 12, 2017 1:45 pm
Originally Posted by m3red (Post 28167743)
Load management is one of eks strengths, however they are being tighter with upgrades to F
FWIW I booked away from Emirates, as I couldn't stomach the risk. But I still value the contributions from folks on this thread.

Jamie

m3red Apr 12, 2017 9:25 pm
Originally Posted by jamienbaker (Post 28168932)
FWIW I booked away from Emirates, as I couldn't stomach the risk. But I still value the contributions from folks on this thread.

Jamie
You bailed well too early!

jamienbaker Apr 13, 2017 5:17 am
Originally Posted by m3red (Post 28170795)
You bailed well too early!
Possibly. But I'm keeping ExpertFlyer alert, if awards are released I'll post back and hang my head in shame. Currently ticketed in JL via HND with a functioning WL and an airport standby program.

simons1 Apr 16, 2017 5:33 am
Originally Posted by jamienbaker (Post 28168932)
FWIW I booked away from Emirates, as I couldn't stomach the risk. But I still value the contributions from folks on this thread.

Jamie
You couldn't stomach the risk of what? Having half a journey in F and half in J?

Poor you. You should have posted in the DYKWIA thread.

jamienbaker Apr 16, 2017 6:16 am
Originally Posted by simons1 (Post 28185658)
You couldn't stomach the risk of what? Having half a journey in F and half in J?

Poor you. You should have posted in the DYKWIA thread.
Correct. I have reticketed on JL in F. Less stress, now I can look forward to my flight, still get to use QF lounge in SIN, and HND F lounge easily compares to DXB facilities, in my opinion.

Not sure why trying to maximize my comfort qualifies as DYKWIA behaviour, particularly on a site significantly devoted to premium travel.

Jamie

m3red Apr 16, 2017 6:39 am
Originally Posted by jamienbaker (Post 28185753)
Correct. I have reticketed on JL in F. Less stress, now I can look forward to my flight, still get to use QF lounge in SIN, and HND F lounge easily compares to DXB facilities, in my opinion.

Not sure why trying to maximize my comfort qualifies as DYKWIA behaviour, particularly on a site significantly devoted to premium travel.

Jamie
HND F lounge isnt' as good as EK F lounges IMO, its nice but I know where I'd rather be.

And I get the F point. I have a flight to Beruit in J and I'm debating spending the miles although I'm on a flex/flex plus J and probabaly have a good shout an an op up.

jamienbaker Apr 16, 2017 6:56 am
Originally Posted by m3red (Post 28185809)
HND F lounge isnt' as good as EK F lounges IMO, its nice but I know where I'd rather be.

And I get the F point. I have a flight to Beruit in J and I'm debating spending the miles although I'm on a flex/flex plus J and probabaly have a good shout an an op up.
I was looking forward to DXB, and intended to buy up to the F lounge in the event my DXBJFK upgrade didn't happen. But with a mere 2 hours to connect + what I imagine is an earlier boarding time given the laptop issue, I couldn't be swayed by the ground experience. But I hear you. I will have explored the JL HND F lounge earlier in the week, so there won't be any surprise factor, either. But I have 5 hours in HND, so I can also check out the CX lounge. I debated going into town (APEC card helps), but it'll be early Saturday morning and as much as I love Tokyo, I'm not sure what I'd do at that hour. Thinking of trying to take a nap so that I can really enjoy the longhaul JL F product.

Spend the miles and upgrade! Good luck to Beirut.

Best, Jamie

skywardhunter Apr 16, 2017 7:09 am
Originally Posted by m3red (Post 28185809)
HND F lounge isnt' as good as EK F lounges IMO, its nice but I know where I'd rather be.

And I get the F point. I have a flight to Beruit in J and I'm debating spending the miles although I'm on a flex/flex plus J and probabaly have a good shout an an op up.
Spend the miles, op-ups are non-existant these days. I've gone from op-ups every other flights to none in the last 6 months.

m3red Apr 16, 2017 7:22 am
Originally Posted by skywardhunter (Post 28185869)
Spend the miles, op-ups are non-existant these days. I've gone from op-ups every other flights to none in the last 6 months.
if there was availablity I would!

Jamie - go to Tokyo - even if i had 3 hours I'd do that...go to the hedgehog cafe in Harajuku :)

jamienbaker Apr 16, 2017 11:16 am
Originally Posted by m3red (Post 28185908)
if there was availablity I would!

Jamie - go to Tokyo - even if i had 3 hours I'd do that...go to the hedgehog cafe in Harajuku :)
My layover is something like 0500 to 1000, besides being a bit of a haul to Harajuku, the cafe opens daily at noon. Still, at the hour, I could try to head to Tsukiji for breakfast, I suppose.

Jamie

m3red Apr 16, 2017 12:34 pm
Originally Posted by jamienbaker (Post 28186598)
My layover is something like 0500 to 1000, besides being a bit of a haul to Harajuku, the cafe opens daily at noon. Still, at the hour, I could try to head to Tsukiji for breakfast, I suppose.

Jamie
Worth it.


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